TOP LOCAL News
By ROD HIRSCH
April 16, 2026
TSOMERVILLE, NJ - The Borough, with support from the Environmental Commission and T&M Associates, will present preliminary work for the Community Energy Plan (CEP) at the May 4 Borough Council meeting . Stakeholders will share their progress to date, present proposed goals, and gather ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Olivia Miles, a Sts. Philip and James elementary school graduate who also played in the Lady Liners AAU program, was picked second overall on Monday by the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA player draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York City.Born in Summit N.J. before moving to ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A stabbing incident at a Piscataway motel and an ongoing legal battle over a recently adopted township ordinance fueled tense exchanges during a recent Township Council meeting, underscoring deep divisions over public safety and the regulation of local lodging establishments.Mayor ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ — After the two squads engaged in a slugfest on Tuesday, the Ridge and Watchung Hills baseball teams looked like they were destined for another shootout after one inning in the rematch on Thursday.But one team kept on scoring and the other one didn't, as Ridge completed a sweep of ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A stabbing incident at a Piscataway motel and an ongoing legal battle over a recently adopted township ordinance fueled tense exchanges during a recent Township Council meeting, underscoring deep divisions over public safety and the regulation of local lodging establishments.Mayor ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Olivia Miles, a Sts. Philip and James elementary school graduate who also played in the Lady Liners AAU program, was picked second overall on Monday by the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA player draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York City.Born in Summit N.J. before moving to ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A stabbing incident at a Piscataway motel and an ongoing legal battle over a recently adopted township ordinance fueled tense exchanges during a recent Township Council meeting, underscoring deep divisions over public safety and the regulation of local lodging establishments.Mayor ...
Princeton, NJ — Mark David Atkin, an esteemed Princeton pediatrician who lived in Princeton for nearly 60 years, died on April 9 at the age of 91. He was hailed by his family, friends, colleagues, and former patients as a man of passion and compassion, wisdom and vision, integrity and joie de vie, ...
BELMAR, NJ – A favorite spring tradition is stepping up to the plate once again as the Belmar Elementary School PTO invites moms and their special guys to a memorable night at the ballpark.Set for Thursday, May 14, families will head to ShoreTown Ballpark to watch the Jersey Shore BlueClaws, with ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Marcus Cosgile was excited to explore New Brunswick after moving here last May, but he had trouble finding a place to have breakfast.So, the man who considers himself a waffle enthusiast was inspired to open his own place.House of Waffles at 50 Paterson St. will be having a soft ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Olivia Miles, a Sts. Philip and James elementary school graduate who also played in the Lady Liners AAU program, was picked second overall on Monday by the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA player draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York City.Born in Summit N.J. before moving to ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — The pads aren’t being turned in just yet for one of the area’s top gridiron talents. Hackettstown standout Matt Tyburczy has been selected to compete in the prestigious Paul Robeson All-Star Football Classic, a long-standing New Jersey tradition showcasing the “best of the best” ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – The Montville Township Committee formally introduced its 2026 municipal budget during the April 14 meeting, outlining a fiscal plan focused on structural soundness and long-term solvency.Township Administrator June Hercek delivered the budget address, noting that the proposal is the ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The boardwalk is set to glow a little brighter this Friday night as the Asbury Park Bazaar rolls out its Spring Disco Night Market, a lively, retro-inspired event blending music, shopping, and late-night energy inside the Grand Arcade of Convention Hall.Scheduled for Friday, April ...
MADISON, NJ – Madison softball scored in six of its seven innings Thursday and pulled away for a 9-4 softball victory over Morristown-Beard.The Dodgers evened their record at 5-5 with the win, using a four-run fourth inning to take control after the teams traded runs through the early part of the ...
BRIELLE, NJ – Brielle residents are invited to participate in an upcoming community discussion on the proposed Higgins Avenue Corridor Redevelopment Plan, as officials look to gather input on the future of the area.The session will take place on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., led by the ...
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Public Library will present “An Evening with Revolutionary Poet Annis Boudinot Stockton” on Monday, April 27, at 7 p.m.According to the library, “Alisa Dupuy portrays Annis Boudinot Stockton who was first famous as the wife of a Declaration of Independence signee. Stockton ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — Sayreville residents have a new way to show their hometown and national pride as Sayreville Recreation announces pre-orders for a special limited-edition celebration T-shirt honoring two historic milestones.The commemorative shirts mark both the 250th anniversary of the United ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Morristown boys volleyball dropped a straight-set match to Chatham on Thursday, April 16, falling 25-19, 25-17.With the loss, the Colonials moved to 1-6 on the season, while Chatham improved to 7-6.Morristown stayed within striking distance in the opening set before Chatham pulled ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Morristown boys tennis picked up a 4-1 boys tennis victory over Mount Olive on Thursday, April 16, with the Colonials sweeping four flights in straight sets.Morristown improved to 3-3 with the win, while Mount Olive fell to 4-5.The Colonials got wins from Charlie Beyer at second ...
TUXEDO PARK, NY – Chatham junior Roger Rice scored a four-over-par 75 to tie for 10th place in a field of more than 100 golfers at the Green Knight Golf Invitational hosted by St. Joseph's Regional on Wednesday at the Tuxedo Club.Brady O'Reilly carded an 80 and Kieran Rourke shot an 82 for Chatham, ...
MONTVILLE, NJ - – Morristown softball was held to one hit Thursday afternoon in a 2-0 loss to undefeated Montville.The Colonials kept things scoreless through four innings before Montville broke through with two runs in the bottom of the fifth. That was all the Mustangs needed in a pitchers’ duel ...
CRARYVILLE—A Hillsdale husband and wife were killed after their car and a tanker truck collided at the intersection of County Route 7/State Route 23 and Craryville Road, April 16 at 3:14 p.m.An investigation determined that a 2022 Subaru Outback, operated by John Piwowarski, age 78, of Hillsdale ...
MADISON, NJ – Madison girls lacrosse was defeated by Morristown, 14-2, on Thursday, April 16, as the Dodgers dropped to 1-5 on the season.Morristown built an early lead with six goals in the first quarter and five more in the second, putting Madison behind 11-1 at halftime. The Colonials added one ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Morristown girls lacrosse put together a dominant performance on Thursday, April 16, cruising to a 14-2 victory over Madison to improve to 4-2 on the season.Morristown came out fast, scoring six goals in the opening quarter and adding five more in the second to take firm control of ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – From live music, comedy and major stage performances to student athletics, cultural celebrations, local history programs and community events, Morris County is packed with things to do this weekend. Events scheduled for Friday, April 17 through Sunday, April 19 include:FRIDAY ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – The Sayreville Police Department responded to Sayreville War Memorial High School on Thursday, April 9, 2026, regarding allegations involving an employee of the Sayreville Board of Education (BOE). The employee involved has been placed on leave and no longer has access to any ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – From live music, comedy and major stage performances to student athletics, cultural celebrations, local history programs and community events, Morris County is packed with things to do this weekend. Events scheduled for Friday, April 17 through Sunday, April 19 include:FRIDAY ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — At Tuesday's Plainfield Board of Education meeting, commissioners approved a reduction in force that would result in the layoff of nearly 60 employees. The plan was approved by the BOE, in principle, at last month's tentative budget meeting where the board also approved a 0% tax ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — Writers, artists, content creators, filmmakers, academics, broadcasters and journalists will gather at the university Friday for “Representation Day: Media Bylines and Sidelines,” a forum on how stories are told—and who gets to tell them. Participants will examine ...